Achathras – A Darkness of the Ancient Past (Review)

Achathras - A Darkness of the Ancient PastThis is the debut album from black metal band Achathras.

A mysterious entity, formed by veterans of the scene apparently, Achathras certainly know their stuff. A Darkness of the Ancient Past contains 43 minutes of classic 90s black metal, and it’s pretty damn good. Continue reading “Achathras – A Darkness of the Ancient Past (Review)”

Aeon Winds – An Ode to the Mountains (Review)

Aeon Winds - An Ode to the MountainsThis is the fourth album from Slovakian black metal band Aeon Winds.

An Ode to the Mountains contains 60 minutes, (with bonus track), of symphonic black metal. Aeon Winds play in the older style, recalling bands such as Aquilus, Emperor, Limbonic Art, and Midnight Odyssey. Continue reading “Aeon Winds – An Ode to the Mountains (Review)”

Thokkian Vortex – Thy Throne Is Mine (Review)

Thokkian Vortex - Thy Throne Is MineThokkian Vortex are a black metal band from the US and this is their second album.

Featuring an ex-member of Ancient, Thokkian Vortex deliver 45 minutes of second wave-inspired black metal. Continue reading “Thokkian Vortex – Thy Throne Is Mine (Review)”

Ancient – Back to the Land of the Dead (Review)

AncientThis is the seventh album from these Norwegian black metal veterans.

This is the band’s first album in 12 years, so I think it’s safe to say there’s no small level of expectation riding on this release in some quarters.

Well, they’re returning with no half measures – this album contains 67 minutes of music, spread across 12 original songs plus a Bathory cover.

This is melodic black metal with Continue reading “Ancient – Back to the Land of the Dead (Review)”